University Assistant (prae doc) at the Department of Chromosome Biology

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28. März 2019
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The University of Vienna (20 faculties and centres, 178 fields of study, approx. 9.600 members of staff, about 92.000 students) seeks to fill the position as soon as possible of a

University Assistant (prae doc)
at the Department of Chromosome Biology

Reference number: 9373

We are looking for a scientific co-worker within the doctoral program Chromosome Dynamics for a temporary employment for 8 months. The applicant will work on the the maintenance of genome stability during C. elegans meiosis.

Job Description:
Participation in research, teaching and administration:
- Contribution to research project regarding the maintenance of genome stability during C. elegans meiosis
- Participation in publications / academic articles / presentations
- Participation in teaching and independent teaching of courses as defined by the collective agreement
- Supervision of students
- Involvement in the organisation of meetings, conferences, symposiums

Profile:
- Master in Cell Biology or related fields
- Practical experience in handling the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans and imaging of the C. elegans germline
- Teaching experience
- High ability to express yourself both orally and in writing
- Excellent command of written and spoken English
- Computer literacy (MS-Office; basic knowledge of command-line and R)
- Ability to work in a team

- In-depth knowledge of DNA repair and meiosis in general and especially of the C. elegans germline
- Experience in genetics and advanced imaging
- Teaching experience / experience of working with e-learning
- Knowledge of university processes and structures
- Basic experience in academic writing

Applications including a letter of motivation (German or English) should be submitted via the Job Center to the University of Vienna (
http://jobcenter.univie.ac.at) no later than 16.04.2019, mentioning reference number 9373.

The University pursues a non-discriminatory employment policy and values equal opportunities, as well as diversity (http://diversity.univie.ac.at/). The University lays special emphasis on increasing the number of women in senior and in academic positions. Given equal qualifications, preference will be given to female applicants.